Spectacular Wildlife Winners from the 1839 Photographer of the Year Awards

Discovery of the Year: “Dinner is Served” by Reed Fowler
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Non-professional wildlife photographers won awards at the 1839 Photographer of the Year Awards 2024. These award-winning photographers have caught stunning natural moments with talent and originality.

Each shot offers a tale about the planet’s rich biodiversity, from spectacular wildlife encounters to calm animal portraits. Wildlife photography is rising, and the non-professional category showed that passion and perseverance can produce amazing results. These winners have inspired future wildlife photographers to capture nature’s beauty and complexity.

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Silver: “Fabio” by John Meragias
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Bronze: “Phantom of Lizard” by Leka Huie
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People’s Vote Award: “Darkness in darkness” by Remi Vacher
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“Marine Iguana Galapagos” by Maria Ciampini
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“The Puffin’s Flight” byy Maria Ciampini
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“Instinct of Survival” by Olivier Gonnet
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“Carefree Tigresses” by Turgay Uzer
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“Shy” by Krisztina Kovacs
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“Portrait of the The Galápagos Iguana” by Maria Ciampini
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“Untitled” by Breanna Marshall
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“Leopard Intensity” by Cheryl Grace
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“Fish’s Final Expression in the Eagle’s Talons” by Maria Ciampini
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“Predatory Gaze” by John Meragias
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